Sitwat Siddiqui
Consultant Dermatologist
KARACHI
Summary
Certified Dermatologist with demonstrated record of leading, growing and developing dermatology practice while serving as key clinical member. Provides high-quality care for patients presenting with dermatologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings. Maintains care and safety of patients and administers training and continuing education of providers to offer optimum degree of dermatologic care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Dermatologist
Patel Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Lead dermatologist to attend all patients with acute & chronic dermatological diseases both in patient & out patient managing between 800-1000 patients per month.
- Exploring detailed medical history and thorough clinical examination
- Reviewed patient allergies, co morbidities, medications, and immunization statuses developing a wholistic treatment approach.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing and treating various skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne , autoimmune diseases etc.
- Documentation and maintenance of patients medical record
- Always maintain iethical and professional approach.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
- Provided specialist medical opinion and clinical consultations at request of medical colleagues.
- Educated patients on importance of sun protection, leading to a decrease in repeat skin cancer diagnoses within practice population.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as dermoscopy for accurate assessment and monitoring of suspicious lesions (cancer screening)
- Established communication standards and processes that facilitated team-based care with referring physicians.
- Collaborated with fellow dermatologists and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex cases.
- Offered cosmetic consultations to clients interested in improving their skin's appearance through treatments such as laser therapy, chemical peels, or dermal fillers , botox, PRP etc
- Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
- Mentored medical residents and students in dermatology best practices to ensure next generation of skilled professionals.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Consultant Dermatologist (NFT)
Saifee Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive out Patient clinic dealing with dermatological problems of all ages & gender with average 800-1000 patients/month.
- Utilizing the Complete medical History & Comorbidities to creating a wholistic approach for Diagnosis & management
- Developed individualized skincare plans addressing each patient''s specific concerns while considering factors such as age, lifestyle habits, or environmental exposure risks.
- Explaining treatment & counselling about the nature of disease and possible adverse events of the drugs.
- Patient refferal to other specialities of need.
- Performing Skin biopsies, wart removal ,nail avulsion ,mole removal , electrocautery, intralesional steroids
- Botox ,fillers, laser hair removal , skin rejuvenation ,Acne scar treatment
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with effective communication and education on skincare routines and prevention methods.
Consultant Dermatologist (NFT)
Dr .Ziauddin Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Diagnosed and treated dermatological diseases in outpatient and inpatient settings and educated patients and families on treatment and maintenance of disease.
- Conducted or ordered diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs, microbiologic tests or endocrinologic tests.
- Making clinical referals to other specilities if required
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines that resulted in improved quality of care provided to patients across the entire spectrum of dermatologic conditions treated at the clinic.
- Performing skin biopsies , mole excision , electrocautery, mesotherapy etc
Post Graduate Trainee
Dow University Of Health Sciences
01.2011 - 06.2016
- As per FCPS training format of 5 years I did 2 years residency in general Medicine in large scale public sector hospital and got extensive exposure to general medicine cases.
- It also includes 2 monthly rotation in cardiology, neurology & Pshychiatry.
- 3 years residency in dermatology department of a renowned public sector hospital where I got liberal exposure to variety of dermatological disorders in every age and gender patients
- I did both supervised & independent patient management
- Patient’s counseling
- Ward administrative duties
- Presented updated articles, journal clubs, topic presentations and performed dermatosurgery procedures
- Teaching of under graduate students.
- Collaborated with colleagues for ongoing professional development, sharing best practices in teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques.
- One month work experience at Plastic Surgery Department, Civil Hospital Karachi
- Participated in professional organizations and conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
- One month rotation at Pathology Department Dow University of Health Sciences
- Fifteen days rotation at Lasers, Department
- Fifteen days rotation at Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre Karachi
Medical Officer
Aziz Medical Centre
11.2008 - 06.2010
- ward rounds ,inpatients & out patient clinic relating specifically to gynae & obs.
House Officer
Civil Hospital Karachi
08.2007 - 08.2008
- 6months tarining in department of gynae -Obs
- 3months training in department of Medicine
- 3 months training in department of Dermatology
Education
FCPS - Dermatology
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Publications
- Frequency and Patterns of Psoriatic Arthritis in psoriatic Patients volume 26,number-04 Journal of Pakistan Association of dermatologists
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study From the Sindh Institute of Skin Diseases, Karachi, Cureus 12(10): e11201. doi:10.7759/cureus.11201
- Obsession to fairness & topical steroid induced acne : A situation analysis of patients presenting in dermatology clinic at a private hospital in karachi, DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.1.7074
Presentations
- Frequency& Patterns of Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients of Psoriasis At Pak- China Medcong 8th-10th January 2016
- Presentation on Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis and conventional and Novel Biological therapies at Dr.Ziauddin hospital on 26th October 2018.
- Presentation on world leprosy day “united for Dignity “ on 28th January 2022 at Patel Hospital Karachi
- Case Presentation of Pemphigus Vulgaris treated with Biological therapy at CPC Pakistan Association of dermatologists on 17th December 2022.
- Presentation on Cutaneous Manifestation of Systemic Diseases ,22 december 2023
- CME on World Psoriasis day ,on 26th february 2024
Timeline
Consultant Dermatologist
Patel Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Consultant Dermatologist (NFT)
Saifee Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Consultant Dermatologist (NFT)
Dr .Ziauddin Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
Post Graduate Trainee
Dow University Of Health Sciences
01.2011 - 06.2016
Medical Officer
Aziz Medical Centre
11.2008 - 06.2010
House Officer
Civil Hospital Karachi
08.2007 - 08.2008
FCPS - Dermatology
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
04.2001 -
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
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